What we measure · HR Audit
Conducting an HR Audit with the National HR Framework
A baseline for business success across five focus areas.
Ensuring your HR practices align with regulatory standards and strategic goals is essential. An HR audit against the National HR Framework provides a structured approach supporting compliance, efficiency and growth for Australian businesses.
An HR audit is a health check of your HR practices. Auditing against the framework helps ensure legal compliance, operational efficiency, strategic alignment and continuous workplace improvement.
The five focus areas of the National HR Framework
- 01
Organisational Measurement and Planning
Anticipating workforce demand, managing talent pipelines and planning future staffing, with measurable HR goals linked to objectives.
- 02
HR Processes and Systems
Managing the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to development and offboarding, efficiently and consistently.
- 03
Governance and Compliance
Keeping contracts, policies and procedures current with employment law, Fair Work and workplace safety.
- 04
Performance Management
Consistent, fair reviews that support both employee growth and organisational goals.
- 05
Workplace Improvement
Collecting and acting on feedback, supporting wellbeing and improving processes and engagement.
The STAR approach
How to conduct an HR audit with STAR
- 1
Assess with a STAR Assessment
Your HR Coach audits against the National HR Framework to confirm the right processes are in place and linked to objectives.
- 2
Gain Clarity on your Results
Receive benchmarked data on how your business compares to best practice.
- 3
Develop an Action Plan
Set measurable goals and deadlines for high-priority areas.
- 4
Implement and Monitor Changes
Roll out changes and reassess annually so improvements stick.
Find out what's really driving your business.
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